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      Dar Es Salaam.C$428 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 12, returning Fri, Oct 17.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Oct 12, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, Oct 17, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$428, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$428 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 1, returning Wed, Aug 6.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Aug 1, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Aug 6, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$428, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$429 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 25, returning Fri, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, Oct 3, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$429, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$430 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 31, returning Wed, Aug 6.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Jul 31, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Aug 6, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$430 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 18, returning Sat, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Jul 18, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, Sep 6, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$430 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 30, returning Fri, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, Aug 30, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$430 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 5, returning Sat, Sep 13.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, Sep 13, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
      Dar Es Salaam.C$430 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 10, returning Wed, Jul 16.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Jul 16, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights are currently cheapest in August.
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      Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

      Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dar Es Salaam.

      Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundC$428
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time3 hrs, 29 mins
      Most popular airlineAir Tanzania
      Average flights per week17

      Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam is C$428. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      3 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam.
      Air Tanzania, Airlink and South African Airways fly direct from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam.
      There are 17 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, as of July 2025.
      The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Friday, August 1, 2025.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dar Es Salaam but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dar Es Salaam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Flying from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know

      • Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).

      • Jump on a direct Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.

      • Dar Es Salaam is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.

      • With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is the most popular route. Airlink (South Africa) operates the earliest flight at 9:40am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from JNB to DAR is with Airlink (South Africa) at 10pm.

      • Your flight from Johannesburg to DAR won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

      • Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

      Airports in Johannesburg

      O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

      • Take the express route from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) can be booked from here.

      • At JNB, there's a range of airlines operating direct flights from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport, such as:

      • Airlink (South Africa) ranks first in bookings for flights from JNB to DAR.

      • Airlink (South Africa) ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 98.53% of services arriving on schedule.

      • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to DAR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:

        • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

        • Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

        • Chileka Airport (BLZ)

      • The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • Searching for a comfortable hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

      • Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on time at their destination.

      Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

      • Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.

      • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to DAR flight:

      About Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

      • If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DAR:

      • Begin your adventure by picking up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental to explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond.

      • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport is C$245. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$428. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

      • Snap up cheap flights from Johannesburg to DAR by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

      • February is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

      • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Johannesburg to DAR.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport.

      The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

      • February is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Dar Es Salaam based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • Before locking in your Johannesburg to DAR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • July has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      More about Dar Es Salaam

      • After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dar Es Salaam:

      • Baobab trees and Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dar Es Salaam to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Safari Solutions.

      Explore more of Tanzania

      • Dar Es Salaam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres west of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Morogoro will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.

      • Tanga is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without experiencing Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

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